Why things are looking great for Middlesex County

February 5, 2019

The economic outlook for New Jersey in 2019 is positive, but the future of one county in particular looks bright.

According to Rutgers University economist James Hughes, Middlesex County, because it is close to New York City, is one of the fastest growing Counties in the entire Garden State.

He recently delivered a presentation to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce on the economic outlook for Middlesex for this year.

NJ101.5 News, February 4, 2019

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